JÁCHYMOV – gateway to the Ore Mountains

The Eliáš Valley is one of the oldest mining areas of the Jáchymov region, combining traces of Renaissance silver mining with the dramatic history of uranium extraction and labour camps in the 20th century.

The Eduard Mine is one of the younger uranium mines of the Jáchymov district; its surface complex still survives today, while the nearby waste heap has been transformed into a well-known biathlon venue.

The Svornost Mine in Jáchymov is one of the oldest continuously operating mines in Europe and today serves not for mining but for collecting radon-rich water used in spa treatment.

The historic Bratrství Mine in Jáchymov is among the oldest in the district and today serves not for mining but as a specialised repository for radioactive waste.

The inconspicuous model of a Gothic castle in the area of the former Rovnost mine and camp is among the most unusual relics of Jáchymov’s uranium mining, and its origin remains surrounded by several unanswered questions.